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the SHOPPE: Private Sales Report is BACK!

Its Simple...this is my Private Sales Report including secret sales, sample sales and possibly, sales that you may already know about that give you savings of 60%-80% OFF. I have attached all of my invitation links so feel free to click and join these events. However, some of these sites require that you are personally be invited, BUT no need to fret, just shoot me an email at theautty@ourbloc.com and I will send you that invite. 

Editor's Closet: Cartier, Invicta (20 hrs left!), Furla Bag (9 hrs left!)
Rue La La: Cole Haan Women/Men, Miguelina, Charisma, Lake Austin Spa Resort, Free People, Steven by Steve Madden, MaxMara, Ashworth (22 hrs left!)
Hautelook: William Rast Women/Men, Hape, Kevyn Aucoin, CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane, SuperTrash, Heather Hawkins, Floatmini
One Kings Lane: Jayes, United Colors of Benetton,  Mascot, Waverly Baby, Bungalow No. 9, Lucas Studio, Inc. 
Beyond the Rack: Versace, Case-Mate, Giorgio Armani, Collective Concepts, Kowboys & Co., David & Goliath, Below the Belt, Joel Lecker Art, Ikon & Co., Donna. One More Day for: Levi's, Balenciaga, Fendi, Lola & Paige
RowNine: Holly Morgan Designs, Project Runway LTD Edition, Taverniti So Jeans, 50% OFF Ladies Watch (7 hrs left!)
Enviius: Louis Vuitton Vintage, Tip Toey Joey
Gilt Groupe: Marc Jacobs Handbags, TOCCA, Diamonds Event, Noir Jewelry & Accessories, Boutique 9, Casadei, Chris Benz, Kiki de Montparnasse, Super Sunglasses Event, littala, Mea Shadow, Jewelry by DANNIJO, Demy Lee, Yunhi, Collina Strada
Billion Dollar Babes: Gucci, One of a Kind Jewelry, Smitten
Gomatta Girls: Gridlock, Bijoux Wave
Ideeli: Fergie, Valerie, Noir, Sequoia, Evan Picone, Emilio Pucci (11 hrs left!), Lucky Brand (11 hrs left!)
The Sample Sale: High Street Fashion NY, Project E Women/Men, 
Secret Sales: EastPak, Calvin Klein, Guess by Marciano, True Religion, Buffalo, Baby Phat
Ivory Trunk: Fashion Watch Boutique, Fendi

Enjoy & Happy Shopping!

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the Fashion BLOC: Kohl's and Aldo partner to make shoes FAB!

Today it was announced that beginning Spring 2011, Aldo Group International will design and produce exclusive footwear products to be sold at Kohl's and Kohls.com under select private and exclusive brands. Since 47% of Kohl's sales were as a result of its successful private and exclusive brand strategy in the first quarter of 2010, this team up is just taking the brand one step further. Especially, with footwear being a key growth area (no pun intended). 


According to Don Brennan, senior executive vice president at Kohl's Department Stores, "Kohl's is incredibly excited to announce this unique collaboration with Aldo, who is globally respected for its design expertise and leadership in the footwear industry."


I'm looking forward to what both brands have to offer. Besides with Aldo's Fashion and Kohl's prices, you know a maximizing shoe fashionista such as myself will be present front and center. What do you think of this unique partnership???

Courtesy of Market Watch

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the Fashion BLOC: Madewell to Open up 3 more Storefronts!

Of course, you know by now that J Crew's baby, Madewell is online as of this month (GO NOW www.Madewell.com!). Some of my fave lines (H&M, United Colors of Benetton) are still not online meaning you can only go into a store in order to get their glorious things. Hopefully, they will join Madewell in this new journey.


But for Madewell, it wasn't enough for them to make their FIRST online debut, J Crew clearly doesn't just want to stop there. In fact, they are planning 3 more storefronts for University Village in Seattle, Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, and Georgetown in Washington D.C, to bring the total count of Madewell boutiques to 20 in the U.S. 


Is this the New World Madewell takeover?! I think so. Do I like it? Yes, I do. 

Courtesy of WWD

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the Fashion BLOC: Dolce & Gabbana join forces with Martini to lift "spirits"

What's better than shopping while having a drink? I'll answer that for you, not very much can beat that combo. If you feel the same way I do, you are gonna jizz at the very thought of this new partnership. None other than our fave Italian designers, Dolce & Gabbana have partnered up with Bacardi's vermouth brand, Martini for a rare but much needed match-up which includes bars at their stores in Milan and Shanghai and the launch of a menswear line. Its said they have tasted and will unveil this glorious drink during Milan's Menswear Fashion Week. What I love is that D & G is taking a non-conventional route of wine and spirits with this partnership unlike other groups who have done jewelry, perfume, hotels, etc.  It takes innovation to sustain such a brand and I can't wait to see (taste) this new venture! I'm sure we will see Madonna taking a sip in campaigns for D&G all over. 

Happy Early 20th Anniversary Dolce & Gabanna Menswear!

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the Fashion BLOC: 5 things I love this year.................... so far

From Atlanta, Miami to Tampa, I realized there are a plethora of things I love and now can not live without:


1) All the shades of juicy RED lips! Red lipsticks and glosses have been an old fave but one I have never tried. Well, with a little nudge I got inspired. Some suggestions I have are: Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme in Fire, Wet N Wild Hot Red, Rimmel London Sienna Red and New York Color Sheer Ruby Lipgloss

2) Floral and striped. I know it sounds crazy but is a huge hit this year especially when its done right. It gives that quirky yet polished look, at least to me. While shopping for my vaca, I saw a girl with the assemble and immediately had to switch focus. **The key is blending the two pieces with one color from each piece. 


3) Chunky and Charm accessories. Usually I hate chunky accessories for the summer, but this year they are all too hot to resist! From chunky necklaces to charm bracelets, the look brings a layered look to a light clothing time of year. Check out Jackson's Runaway!


4) Short shorts. For a while there, I had given up on short shorts because I thought I had outgrown them or that they may be a little too much. But I have come to realize that as with anything, there is a science. Obviously, you don't want your butt cheeks to come out to play and you don't want them to be too tight; avoid the "wrinkle effect" in the front. As with everything, yet again, the short shorts have to be flattering and for me, they have to be fly. Lots of pockets, cool design, random color, etc. Its too many to choose from and we shouldn't shy away from it....in other words, show off those legs!


5) Lucky's tips to fix the most common FIGURE roadblocks. We all have those areas we need to work on and while we work on them or NOT why not find ways to still make them all look amazing. Hence, their tips. Check it out: Flatter Any Figure 


I'm sure there are more...but for now, these are my faves :D what's your's?

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fashion BLOC: All Hail McQueen!

Fresh out of retirement and a new model at IMG where she got her model beginnings, Tyra Banks is paying homage to her late friend, Alexander McQueen. So in order to pay tribute, Tyra wore head to toe McQueen in an over the top fashion spread for her online magazine, www.tyra.com. "McQueen was considered royalty in the fashion community," she said on her site. "I would like to think that he would have loved these photos." She also plans to continue this tribute on the latest and final season of "American Next Top Model". McQueen took his own life in February. Great job Tyra!

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The Fashion BLOC: And the Winner is....

Congrats to Seth Aaron for winning Project Runway's Season 7!

Looking forward to what Seth Aaron has to offer! CONGRATS!

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